About	Fiber laser cutters are very useful for cutting and engraving flat sheet metals and metal tubing. Light from laser diodes is sent into a fiber-optic cable where a specific wavelength is generated and amplified, the resulting laser beam is guided into the material. Laser beam kerf is approximately 0.005 in (0.127 mm), but varies based on material, thickness, cut geometry, and environmental factors.
Category	2D Fabrication
Location	Back Room
Brand/Model	FabLight FL4500
Status	AVAILABLE
Materials	Steel, 0.25 in. (6 mm) max thickness Stainless Steel, 0.188 in (4.8 mm) max thickness Aluminum, 0.188 in (4.8 mm) max thickness Copper and alloys, 0.065 in (1.65 mm) max thickness Titanium, unknown max thickness Molybdenum, unknown max thickness Graphite, unknown max thickness

Standard Operating Procedure

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Sheet Cutting

Training	Type	Time Estimate	Prerequisites	Checklist/Document
FLC - Training 1- Sheet Training	ON-MACHINE	50 min	None

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Safety Data Sheets	None
Hazard Assessments
Application Resources	Fab Light Knowledgebase Fab Light Youtube Channel
Manufacturer's Manuals